Friends Fill Your Life with Joy

Hi Bloggers.

As promised, today I'm giving you a sneak peak from tomorrow's Pick of the Day starting at 9pm on Ideal World.

For the background, I have simply run some Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Dream Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and then inked around the edges with Shell Pink Adirondack Dye Ink.

The sentiment is from Justrite Floral Vintage Labels Two Stamp Set. I stamped that first using Perfect Medium and added Cosmic Shimmer Silver Shine Detail Embossing Powder. I did not heat set it at this stage. I inked up the frame stamp from the Justrite Mr & Mrs Vintage Labels Four Stamp Set using Perfect Medium. I was able to line it up over the sentiment. I added the Silver Powder and heat set the lot. I cut out using Justrite Vintage Labels Four Dies and inked through the die with Shell Pink. I swiped some Shell Pink onto a tile and painted the frame.

I cut the Heartfelt Creations Decorative Lattice Swirls out of pastel pink card. These dies are just gorgeous and cut really well.

I stamped the flower cluster from the Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Bouquet Pre Cut Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with the Silver Shine Detail Powder. I coloured it using Meadow and Shell Pink Adirondack Dye Ink Pads. I cut it out by hand with scissors. This stamp set  co-ordinates with the Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Flowers Pre Cut Set. I stamped the corresponding flowers using Perfect Medium and embossed with the Silver Powder. I coloured them using Shell Pink. I cut them out using the Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Die Set. It's worth making a template to do this - full instructions are on the packaging of the die set. The smallest die benefits from using wax paper with it. I gave the flowers a bit of shape with my fingers. I glued the die cut flowers on top of the corresponding ones in the cluster using Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue twisting them slightly.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of White Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Pink Dazzler.

Hope you like this sneak peak.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Dream in Blue

Hi Bloggers.

I had a lovely day at Craftasmic in Taunton yesterday. A lovely little shop crammed full of goodies - well worth a visit if you're anywhere near there.

Here's today's card. I didn't quite get to finish the demo on this one.

For the background, I randomly stamped on of the flourishes from the Newsprint Flourishes Stamp Set using Stormy Sky Distress Ink. Then, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Ledger Page Stamp using Weathered Wood Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it though the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Weathered Wood.

I stamped the Zentangled Flower using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Marine Sea Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using scissors. I stamped and embossed it again, but this time just cut out the flower head. I shaped the petals with my fingers and glued one on top of the other using Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear Glue twisting the flower head so they're offset. I cut out a Spellbinders Labels 9 and at the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Petal Pleasures Embossing Folder. I inked through the die with Weathered Wood.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the flower, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Marine Sea Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Weathered Wood.

I tied a bow using Blue Satin Edged Organza. I pressed a Fancy Pearl Embellishment in to Perfect Medium, dusted with Marine Sea Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Summer Blue around the edges.

I think I'll maybe do a sneak peak from Tuesday Night's Pick of the Day tomorrow. Be sure to pop by.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Warmest Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

Hopefully this post will go live while I'm away in Taunton. I'm demoing at Craftasmic all day today. I'm told that all the tickets are sold so should be a busy day.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Justrite Fleur de Lis Background stamp using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. I also stamped the Wrought Iron Corner in the top and bottom right hand corners but they do look a bit lost. They would probably have been better stamped and embossed - maybe next time.

I stamped the Blossom Heart using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Clover from the Soft Velvet Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out with scissors and went around the edges with a Black Promarker to hide any white bits. I stamped and embossed the heart again and just coloured in the flowers. I cut them out and added them to the top of the original image with 3d foam. I cut a Spellbinders Wonky Rectangle and at the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I inked through the die with Victorian Velvet.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Blossom Heart using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader and inked through the die with Victorian Velvet.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of White Silky Crush Ribbon and added a Pink Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

There's only One Like You in Blue

Hi Bloggers.

I'm off to Taunton this afternoon for a demo day at Craftasmic tomorrow. I won't be posting any Amazon orders placed today or tomorrow till Monday - sorry about that.

Here's today's card -

For the background, with the stamp in my hand, I randomly stamped the Rose Background Stamp using Stormy Sky Distress Ink. I repeated the process with the Ledger Page Stamp and Weathered Wood Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design.

I stamped the Daisy Swirl stamp using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Marine Sea Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader and inked through the die with Weathered Wood. I threaded some Blue White American Seam Binding through the slits in the die cut.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Pre Cut Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Marine Sea Lustre. I cut it out using one of the dies from the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents Die Set and inked through the die with Weathered Wood.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of White Sheer Wrinkled Edge Ribbon. I pressed a Fancy Pearl Embellishment into a Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Marine Sea Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Love in a different colourway

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I inked through the Moroccan Mask with Spun Sugar Distress Ink. I moved the mask along to extend the design. Next I randomly stamped one of the flourishes from the Newsprint Flourishes Stamp Set using Tattered Rose Distress Ink. I edged the background with Tattered Rose.

I stamped the Damask Heart using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Red Salmon Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 9 and inked through the die with Tattered Rose.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Damask Heart using Perfect Medium and embossed with Red Salmon Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader and inked through the die with Tattered Rose. I threaded some Blue White American Seam Binding through the slits in the die cut. I tied a bow using 3 lengths of the ribbon. I spritzed it with some water, scrunched it up and dried it. I added a Pink Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls in the corners and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Fabulous Friend

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I randomly stamped the Beaded Swirl Stamp using Dusty Concord Distress Ink. For a more subtle background, stamp onto a piece of paper first each time. I made sure the ink was dry and then popped it though the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and then inked around the edges with Dusty Concord using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Heart & Soul Stamp using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Cleat Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Purple Lilac from the Summer Fayre Set, Summer Haze from the Soft Velvet Set, Meadow Lime & Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Beaded Squares and inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the sentiment from the Justrite Forever Friends Stamp Set, added Clear Embossing Powder then stamped the frame from the same stamp set. I added more powder and heat set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio 3 and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I threaded some White Silky Crush Ribbon through the slits in the die cut and secured at the back of the background.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearescent PVA in White around the edges.

Please scroll down to the previous post if you're interested in items in my Amazon Store.

Dee Paramour is Stamping with Creative Expressions today at 11am and 6pm on Ideal World. Hope you can tune in.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Back in Stock in my Amazon Store

Hi Bloggers.

Just a quick post to let you know what's back in stock in my Amazon Store.

Postcards A6 Background Stamp
Cathedral Lace A5 Stamp Set
Cosmic Shimmer Lustre Embossing Powders
Cosmic Shimmer Metallics & Darks Embossing Powders Set
Cosmic Shimmer Brights Embossing Powders Set
Creative Expressions Pre Cut Singles
Creative Expressions To Die For Pre Cut Stamps

I also currently have the full range of Cosmic Shimmer Polished Silk Glitters (made from polyester, not glass or foil) and Gilding Wax in stock.

All for now.

Julia.

Missing You

Hi Bloggers.

I don't think this card was shown on the last set of shows.

I used Milk Card. For the background, I randomly stamped one of the flourishes from the Newsprint Flourishes A6 Stamp Set using Tattered Rose Distress Ink. I made sure the ink was dry and then ran it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Tattered Rose using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Messages Pre Cut Set using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Red Salmon Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 9 and inked through the die with Tattered Rose. I cut the wavy die from the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents die set and inked through the die with Tattered Rose. I also cut the largest of the Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge dies and again inked through the die with Tattered Rose.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Cream Silky Crush Ribbon. I pressed a Fancy Pearl Embellishment into the Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Red Salmon Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Love again!

Hi Bloggers.

A nice simple card today if you need an anniversary or wedding card in a hurry.

For the background, I simply ran some Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design.

I stamped the Damask Heart using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Ribbon Threader. I threaded some Cream Silky Crush Ribbon through the slits in the die cut.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Damask Heart, again using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 9 and also cut the next largest size Labels 9.

I tied a bow using 2 lengths of Cream Silky Crush Ribbon. I pressed a Fancy Pearl Embellishment into the Perfect Medium Pad, sprinkled with Arctic Pearl Lustre, tapped off the excess and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Just Because

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the Curly Corner using Fired Brick Distress Ink in 2 corners and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I then popped it through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Super Powder Puff Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Fired Brick.

I stamped the Classic Rose Stem using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Cosmic Shimmer Matt Drawing Inks. I used Scarlet Flame from the Autumn Shades Set and Soft Moss from the Garden Twist Set. I cut out using Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Beaded Squares out of Burgundy Card.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Curly Corner using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio 3 and inked through the die with Fired Brick.

I assembled the card as shown adding some Self Adhesive White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

I think You're so Special

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I misted through the Moroccan Mask with Blue Lilac from the Cosmic Shimmer Summer Shades Mica Spray Set. It's quite pale so you may have to zoom in to see it. I dried it with my heat tool and then randomly stamped the Daisy Swirl using Dusty Concord Distress Ink. I stamped it on paper first each time to remove some of the ink so I had a paler image. I made sure the ink was dry and then inked around the edges with Dusty Concord using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the Zentangled Heart using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using a mix of Matt Drawing Inks and Mica Powders. I used Purple Lilac from the Summer Fayre Drawing Ink Set, Clover & Summer Haze from the Soft Velvet Drawing Ink Set (on order), Blue Lilac & Lapis Lavender from the Summer Shades Mica Spray Set. I cut the heart out using scissors and went around the edges with a black promarker to hide any white bits.

I cut the wavy die from the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I also cut a Spellbinders Labels 9, again inking through the die with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Creations Classic Message Pre Cut Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. Unfortunately, this stamp set was not shown much on the shows which is a real shame as there's lots of useful sentiments on it in nice fonts - and it's pre cut! Anyway, I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge and inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Take Time For Yourself

Hi Bloggers.

I have a card from the Ladies shows to share with you today.

For the background, I ran a piece of Milk Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Turkish Delight Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design and inked around the edges with Dusty Concord Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the image from the Elegant Ladies Stamp Set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Matt Drawing Inks. I used Clover and Summer Haze from the Soft Velvet Set (on order), Purple Lilac from the Summer Fayre Set, Umber from the Autumn Shades Set and Warm Delight from the Skin Tones Set. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 25 and inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I cut a Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals One out of Foundations Floral Dream Paper and inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using a smaller Labels 25 and again inked through the die with Dusty Concord. I cut a Spellbinders Grand Decorative Circles One out of Purple Card. At the emboss stage I added the Couture Creations Exotic Embossing Folder. I inked through the die with Dusty Concord.

I tied a bow using Purple/Ivory Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and added a Lavender Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding a Pearl Swirl and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Golden Pearl around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

LOVE

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card - another of my favourites from the last set of shows.

You may need to zoom in to see the detail on this one!

For the background, I ran some Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Great Almanzo Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the design. This folder is perfect for wedding and love style cards as it has little hearts in the design.

I stamped the Daisy Swirl using Perfect Medium and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Arctic Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Damask Heart using Perfect Medium and embossed with Arctic Pearl Lustre. I cut it out using another Fancy Postage Edge Die, positioning it so the sentiment was towards the right-hand side of the die.

I dusted a piece of Coconut White Card with my anti static bag and cut the largest of the Spellbinders Fancy Postage Edge dies. I did not emboss it and I did not remove it from the die. I popped my tan mat on top of my base plate. I placed the die on top of my tan mat with the cutting edge going down into my tan mat. I inked up the Moroccan Mask with Perfect Medium and placed it inked side down onto the die. I popped the Pink Embossing Mat on top and ran it through the Grand Calibur. The Perfect Medium transferred to the debossed pattern from the mask. I carefully removed the card from the die, added Arctic Pearl Lustre Embossing Powder and heat set. If you try this and get a bloom from the powder, you can remove it by wiping with a dry wetwipe - it's just excess mica powder.

I threaded some Blue White American Seam Binding through the slits in the die cut and also threaded some through the holes around the edges.

I made 2 small scrunched up flowers using Spellbinders Labels 9. If you missed me demoing this, I'll try to demo it again at some point during the Pick of the Day later this month. I cut 2 'leaves' out using the Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents Die Set. I removed them from the dies, dusted them with my anti static bag and then popped them back in the die. I inked through the die with Perfect Medium, removed them from the dies again, added Arctic Pearl Lustre and heat set.

I assembled the card as shown adding some White Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in White around the edges.

Hope you like this one as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.

Best Wishes

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I stamped the Curly Corner using Jet Black Archival in each corner of a square piece of Burgundy Card. The stamp is not symmetrical so, although the card is square, the design does not meet top and bottom and slightly overlaps on the sides.

I stamped the Vintage Corset using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I coloured in using Scarlet Flame and Marigold from the Cosmic Shimmer Autumn Shades Matt Drawing Ink Set. I cut it out using scissors and went around the edges with a Black Promarker to hide any white bits. I popped some 12mm Hi-Tack Tape on the back of the corset around the bottom edge. I cut a piece of Black Silky Crush Ribbon in half lengthways and ruffled it at the base of the corset as shown. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Beaded Squares out of Coconut White card and inked through the die with Fired Brick Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I stamped the sentiment that comes with the Wrought Iron Corner using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Clear Powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio Three and inked through the die with Fired Brick. I cut both side off the die cut.

I assembled the card as shown adding some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Berry Red  around the edges.

Please scroll down to see the previous post if you're interested in stock updates for my Amazon Store.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.